Jones is a career .257/.313/.365 hitter in his brief time in the majors, although that’s only limited to 148 at-bats heading in to the 2010 season. In his AAA career he is a .277/.354/.420 hitter. Jones has plus speed and solid arm strength, although needs some work on his outfield defense and his throwing accuracy. Jones is kind of in the Brandon Moss category, where his upside is currently of a solid number four outfielder.

2002: 2nd Team HS All-American IF2007: Braves Minor League Player of the Year

Baseball America

2006: #8 ATL2007: #4 ATL2008: #70 MLB, #4 ATL

TRANSACTIONS

June 3, 2003: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 24th round, 727th overall pick.May 18, 2004: Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract.September 16, 2007: Contract purchased by the Atlanta Braves.January 12, 2010: Designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves.January 19, 2010: Claimed off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Atlanta Braves.April 25, 2010: Designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates.April 28, 2010: Outrighted to AAA by the Pittsburgh Pirates.August 2, 2010: Acquired by the Detroit Tigers from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a player to be named later.